Training
Sarah Maurer
How to Start Running for Beginners

Running is a great way to stay in shape during the coronavirus pandemic while gyms are closed. In this post, I’ll show you how to get started as a beginner using the walk-run technique.

How to Start Running for Beginners
Nutrition
Sarah
The Ultimate Sports Nutrition Guide for ...

Confused about sports nutrition? The good news is that the best diets are simple, flexible, and fit into your busy lifestyle. Here’s all my best nutrition advice for mountaineers, backpackers, and other mountain athletes.

The Ultimate Sports Nutrition Guide for Mountain Athletes
Mindset
Sarah Maurer
9 Indoor Survival Skills for Hikers in ...

Brush up on your quarantine survival skills now that the trails are closed! Here's a guide for endurance athletes on staying happy and healthy indoors.

9 Indoor Survival Skills for Hikers in Quarantine
Endurance Training, Training
Sarah
How to get BACK in shape fast (for endurance ...

Are you returning to training after an extended time off? Here's a six-step plan to rebuild your hiking, backpacking, or trail running fitness.

How to get BACK in shape fast (for endurance athletes)
Mindset
Sarah
9 Things Healthy Hikers Do Every Day

Hiking for better health means more than putting on a pack and walking! Follow these daily health habits to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

9 Things Healthy Hikers Do Every Day

trip reports

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Crushing Fear and Doubt for Good on Bolivia's High Peaks

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Crushing Fear and Doubt for Good on Bolivia's High Peaks

High-altitude mountain climbing in Bolivia can be scary, but it can also change your life! Here's a guide to Pequeno Alpamayo, Huayna Potosi, and Illimani.

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The Stunning Chicago Basin 14ers Will Blow Your Mind [Trip Report]

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The Stunning Chicago Basin 14ers Will Blow Your Mind [Trip Report]

Mount Eolus, Sunlight Peak, and Windom Peak are three of Colorado's most rugged and remote peaks. Here's a climber's guide to the Chicago Basin 14ers.

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Scrambling Exposed Kelso Ridge for the First Time Was Scary Good!

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Scrambling Exposed Kelso Ridge for the First Time Was Scary Good!

Ready to climb some of Colorado's more challenging 14ers? Hiking Kelso Ridge on Torreys Peak might be the best way to dive into class 3 scrambling.

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This Is What Happens When You Climb Mount Rainier Without a Guide [Trip Report]

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This Is What Happens When You Climb Mount Rainier Without a Guide [Trip Report]

Want a taste of high-altitude mountaineering? Then you might want to climb Mount Rainier via the Emmons Glacier route. Here's a guide to help you plan.

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The Definitive Guide to Climbing Mount Olympus (Washington) and Surviving

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The Definitive Guide to Climbing Mount Olympus (Washington) and Surviving

Climbing Mount Olympus will give you a taste of high altitude mountaineering at just 7980'. Ready to send it? Here's a helpful day-by-day itinerary plus route photos.

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Climbing the Angel of Shavano Was the Best Girls' Trip Ever [Trip Report]

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Climbing the Angel of Shavano Was the Best Girls' Trip Ever [Trip Report]

Looking for an easy Colorado snow climb that's drop dead gorgeous and ends on a 14er? Get up early and spend your morning climbing the Angel of Shavano.

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This Is What Happens When You Can't Stop Climbing Volcanoes

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This Is What Happens When You Can't Stop Climbing Volcanoes

A guide to Mexico's jaw-dropping Iztaccihuatl hike. This extinct volcano climb isn't technical, but at an elevation of 17,160 ft., it will definitely test your fitness and stamina. The reward: breathtaking summit views — and hopefully a firework show from nearby Popocatepetl.

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How Difficult Is Climbing Pico de Orizaba?

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How Difficult Is Climbing Pico de Orizaba?

Guides say that many people underestimate Mexico's highest mountain. Here's what you need to know about Pico de Orizaba's climbing difficulty.

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So I Totally Choked on Orizaba. Here's How I'm Dealing.

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So I Totally Choked on Orizaba. Here's How I'm Dealing.

So what do you do when you've trained for a year to climb Pico de Orizaba – and fail? Here's how I'm dealing with this severe disappointment.

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Nevado de Toluca Is the Little Volcano That Stole My Heart

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Nevado de Toluca Is the Little Volcano That Stole My Heart

This "little" volcano is one of Mexico's best-kept hiking secrets. Here's everything you need to know about climbing Nevado de Toluca, elevation 15,354'.